Epiplatys dageti Care Guide

Epiplatys dageti, the red-chinned panchax, is a peaceful West African surface killifish for soft, warm community tanks.

Overview

Epiplatys dageti, the red-chinned panchax, is a surface killifish of the family Nothobranchiidae. FishBase records it at up to 6.0 cm total length, notes it is not a seasonal killifish, and describes it as easy to maintain in the aquarium.

Taxonomy

Family: Nothobranchiidae
Genus: Epiplatys
Scientific name: Epiplatys dageti

Habitat

FishBase places the species from around Monrovia in Liberia through southern Cote d'Ivoire to southwestern Ghana, in coastal swampy areas and the quiet parts of brooks and slow-flowing rivers in coastal lowlands.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 40 L (about 11 gal)
Temperature: 22-26 °C (72-79 °F)
pH: 5.5-7.0
GH: 2-10 °dGH
Lifespan: 2-4 years

Diet

A carnivorous micropredator that takes small live and frozen foods at and near the surface; it also accepts floating prepared foods.

Compatibility

A peaceful surface-oriented species suitable for soft-water community tanks with small, calm companions such as tetras and pencilfish. A tight cover is needed to prevent jumping.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List: Least Concern (assessed 2019), per FishBase.